May 5 - May 7
2006

A respected whip handler and coach, Sebastian has been an active member of the BDS&M community since 1987. While his interests and expertise as a gay leather man are wide and varied he is becoming more well known for his skill with a whip and intensity of play. Sebastian has given numerous seminars on whips and whip play at events all over the nation. His fluid grace with a whip shows the time and dedication he has spent honing his skills. An eloquent and comfortable speaker, Sebastian's seminars are informative without being droll. Well acquainted with his darker aspect, Sebastian takes the mind on journey through the shadows and depths we each have. Blending humor and knowledge Sebastian's seminars maintain a high retention rate.

Bio current as of 5-1-04

Presenter 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

2005 Presentations:
Mummification
Piercing with Electricity

2004 Presentations:
Whips
Saran Wrap Mummification "Exploration of art in BDS&M; variations on mummification"
What I am going to do is mummify a volunteer in a cocoon of plastic wrap and duct-tape strips. I'll be discussing creative options for expanded play as well as heath and safety concerns. At the end of the class every attendee will have the opportunity to sign the cocoon and NLA-OKC may elect to send it to the Leather Archives & Museum where two previous cocoons from other NLA events I have taught are kept.

2003 Presentations:
Whips 101 - A comprehensive discussion of the three major classes of single tail whips including whip construction, materials and terminology with an overview of whip makers and on-line resources.

More Ways to Crack A Whip, 201 - ‘Nuf said?

Point of Impact, Whips 301 - A Whip workshop for the advanced handler. Further discussion of the dynamics of whip play in scenes and advanced cracking techniques as well as medical concerns on breaking the skin while breaking the sound barrier.

Whip Cracking 101 - A hands on seminar stressing safety and responsibility, demonstrating the fundamental techniques used in whip cracking and an exploration of whip styles commonly used in lifestyle scenes. Personal whips are recommended but space constraints may impose some limitations.

2002 Presentations:
Whips 101 – A comprehensive discussion of the three major classes of single tail whips including whip construction, materials and terminology with an overview of whip makers and on-line resources.

Whip Cracking 101 – A hands on seminar stressing safety and responsibility, demonstrating the fundamental techniques used in whip cracking and an exploration of whip styles commonly used in lifestyle scenes. Personal whips are recommended but space constraints may impose some limitations.

Point of Impact – A whip workshop for the advanced handler. Further discussion of the dynamics of whip play in scenes and advanced cracking techniques as well as medical concerns on breaking the skin while breaking the sound barrier.